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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
2
The Roseburg Plaindealer notes Williamson is only one vote short of an 8000 plurality in the local race. The paper lists editors and staff and provides standard advertising and postal details for the 1902 publication.
Judge Bean heads the Reptilcan ticket with a 17 146 vote plurality. The Boers pledge loyalty to King Edward, while Britain boasts of skilled marksmen in the same era.
Reported from Cleveland indicates Mr Cleve land will not adopt the Sopu List platform to gain votes for his party. Observers say the stance could affect campaign dynamics and voter sympathy ahead of upcoming elections.
The canse bill has gone to the President, aiming to realize the dream of a century and to join the Atlantic and Pacific.
King Edward is rapidly recuperating and is likely to become as well or better than ever. Reports at this writing indicate a strong recovery and public rejoicing in the improvement.
The report notes that nobody in Oregon who went down after all struck it, yet several remain in the water and are not planning to quit the search soon.
The text notes a Republican majority in Oregon of about 15,036 in the last election making Oregon appear safely Republican despite Chamberlain winning the governorship.
Four major Republican candidates won majorities in every county in Oregon not counting the governor race. Whitney the State Printer candidate carried all counties except Baker. The result suggests the state trended Republican broadly rather than in pockets.
A call to action urges Southern Oregon rangers to extinguish fires under Crater Lake to prevent the waters from boiling and preserve the national park. Supervisor Bartram is asked to issue orders reflecting this urgent recommendation.
The Prarspeatrn becomes a member of the Nations Publishers Association of Minnesota, an organization aiding members in securing business and protecting against losses. It is not a collection agency but supports mutual protection and advancement of interests for country newspaper men.
The letter argues Geer has no backing in the legislature, lacking Republican nomination and supported only by petition. It contends a Democrat voting for Geer would betray party interests, notes his Salem exit during a major rally, and asserts Republicans statewide view him unfavorably, eroding any claim to further party favors.
A Buckingham Palace bulletin reports the King had a rarely comfortable day with his strength well maintained. The surgical wound causes some discomfort but transfers from bed to wheel chair caused no pain. Illumination fixtures on building fronts are generally retained and will be lit when the king is out of danger.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church seeks county flower growers cooperation for a fall Chrysanthemum Show with prizes to be announced later. A Christmas bazaar will accompany the event, selling gift articles. 12 F Committee.
President Roosevelt signed the Indian War veterans pension bill making it law. The pen used will be given to Representative Tongue and later to Oregon veterans. Tongue urges swift implementation and careful sworn evidence to avoid delays, with attention to claims processing and special consideration for pensions.
Scottsburg notes report the death of Miss Etta Harvey at her Harvey Creek home from consumption at about eighteen. She was born near Elkton and educated in Elkton and later at Gardiner where she is buried. A Christian young woman, she leaves parents and a brother and sister.
The Southern Pacific Company announces reduced Fourth of July rates at one and one third fare for round trips, four cents per mile, to Oregon stations. Tickets on sale July 4 and 5, valid for return through July 6. Local agents can provide details. Jl W. E. Comas, General Passenger Agent.
A Roseburg Oregon note asserts that Douglas Co Creamery Butter is made solely from pure cream separated on the farm. The letter urges buyers to try the butter, offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, and mentions Pacific coast markets paying in full.
Sealed proposals will be received until daly 3, 1902, by the Board of Directors of school district No 1, Douglas county, Oregon, for altering and repairing the schoolhouse per plans on file with Pil Beckley, clerk, in Oakland. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. Dated Oakland June 21, 12 A. F. Brows, Chairman. Dan Fisher, Clerk.
Readable fragments reveal Wendling Oregon lumber business activity with names and figures limited by OCR. The snippet notes a company tag The Hooth Selly Lumber Co and a place Wendling Oregon with a numeric value 2.
June 27 in Bostos a New England anti-imperialist league meeting featured Bourke Cochran of New York as speaker. The crowd discussed allowing Philippine leaders like Aguinaldo and Macapagal to present their case to Americans and urged a Congress petition. Bradford presided.
The Beseburg Gun Club crowned Sam Josephson as champion after he scored 21 birds of 25 in Saturdays shoot. The event featured multiple 25 and 10 bird races with top prizes including a year's subscription to The Piste Praier and cash. Cannon vows to beat Josephson as new guns arrive from S.K. Sykes.
Yesterday morning terminated the work of the teachers convention with election of the general officers and passing of resolutions. Officers include President E. J. Resaker Monmouth. Vice-president D.A. (rront) Portland. Vice-president E. V. Littlefield McMinnville. Secretary G. W. Jones Salem. Treasurer Bertha M. Slater Fingene. Executive committee: E.D. Ressler J. H. Arkerman H.D. Sheldon RLF Robinson I. H. Daley.
In Roseburg Oregon on June 23 1902 notices bidders to submit sealed bids by noon July 11 1902 for a tweetery brick building at Oak and Jackson streets. Specifications may be viewed at the Dordlas County Bank with right to reject any or all bids.
Advice to readers about catarrh of the kidneys leading to Bright's disease. Promotes S. B- Catarrh Cure as a remedy available through druggists and local agents Smith Bros Fresno and Marsters Drug Co.
Mrs Smick a post graduate of the Northwest Conservatory of Music will teach organ or piano at her home two miles east of Roseburg She also offers lessons in china oil painting pastels or crayon at 7 17 p.m.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It promises to pay $100 to anyone not cured and urges readers to request testimonials from F J. Kossey & Co. Toledo Ohio for distribution through local druggists.
Multiple brief notices advertise sales and opportunities in and around Roseburg Oregon. Entries include breeding and riding horses and mares for sale, farm pigs for sale, rough or finishing lumber and fixtures, Poland China pigs, hay and horse sales, dairy cream prices, and land tracts near Ten Mile and Olalla with terms and contact by W. R. Wants and others.
Mrs. A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania describes severe six month illness from Hay Fever and Asthma cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It is praised as safest cure for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles and free trials at A C Masters.
The Circuit Court of Oregon Douglas County orders a sheriff sale in the case Murphy Grant Co. v Meier Co. and others. On July 12, 1902 at 2 p.m. at the Courthouse door the northwest quarter and northeast quarter of a certain tract in Douglas County will be sold to satisfy a judgment of $235.43 plus interest and costs. Proceeds first cover costs and attorney fees, with any surplus paid to the defendants’ assigns.
Notice is hereby given under the act of June 3 1850 and amendments that a land entry No M1 for the purchase of sections in township 37 south range 1 west will be examined at Roseburg Oregon to determine a claim. Names listed include Denker Frank Hae and James Tan and W Turpel of Roseburg. Adverse claimants must file by Sept 2 1902 with J T Bridger Register.
Notices filed under the timber land act announce that Leonard Kabot of Douglas County Oregon seeks purchase of the Sage HEA Alg NES. in Township 278 Range 39 W and plans to prove land value for timber over agricultural use. Hearings set for August 5 1902 with witnesses Maurice Iee of DE Oregon James Bochanao Richand Cree Pee urged to file claims by the deadline.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon April 4 1902 notice for the timber land search under the 1878 act as extended by the 1879 act. Ralph Ke Karley filed for the W half of the W half of section No 2 1 1 showing a claim to timber land and will prove its value for timber. He names Edward C Cole Taurus D Wheeler Henry E Babine W H Boren and others and invites filings by July 19 1902. J T Bridges Register.
A collage of ads from Roseburg listings highlights bakery goods at Umpqua and Seiver's bakeries, clothing cleaning and dyeing services, and various goods from Sykes and Carroll. It promotes abstracts of title by Frank E. Alley, fire insurance through West, and government survey tracings with blue prints.
In Douglas County Oregon J H Booth applies for initial registration of land title to Dowalion Land Claim No 09 and related donation land claim No 66 including parts of Sections 17 15 19 Township 35 South Range 6 West Willamette Meridian and claimed 91 44 acres. Notice is given to all concerned to appear by August 4 AD to contest the registration or face decree. M Lamoir La Pointe and Eliza Ann Grubbe are named as associated parties with the land interests.
Official notice that the undersigned executrices of the Aaron Burt estate filed their final account in Douglas County Court Oregon. The court set Monday August 4, 1902 at 3 p.m. to hear objections and settle the final accounting. Executrices: Larkin M. Brown and Amanda Brown.
Herman Wilson and Mary Wilson defendants in a legal case are ordered to satisfy a 6 percent per annum judgment. A public sale is scheduled for July 12 1909 at 1 o clock pm at the court front door in Roseburg to auction the real property described as the east half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36 in Douglas County Oregon for cash to the highest bidder plus costs and accruing costs.
In compliance with the act of June 3, 1878, Lucinda M Brooks of Akagit County Washington applies to purchase a timbered land parcel in AG acquires west of the public land states. Witnesses John Slater Jim Leach Leonard Brooks all of Bmer Washington. Claims must be filed by September to the Register and Receiver.
Notice of timber land claim in Douglas County Oregon under the 1903 act. Joun Balf presents intent to file for the SW1 4 of section 7 Township 6 Range 14 West. Proving preemption and establishing claim before the receiver in Moreburg on September 5. Local adverse claimants named Walton and Fliegeraid may appear.
Sollente of Buckimo, Skagit county, seeks purchase of lots 1,2,3 and 4 in section 4 township 51 south range west for timber and agricultural use. Witnesses John Blater, Wilesith, Sagford Sister and Leonard Brooke of Hogton Washington testify. claims due by Sept. 1902 before the register and receiver at Roseburg Oregon.
United States Land Office announces sale of lands in Oregon Territory and California. John Smith and Leon in are listed with a claim for a watermarked section in Washington state to prove their agricultural suitability. The notice sets Thursday the 3rd day of June 1902 for proof and registration, signed by J T Bridges Register.
Notice announces public sale of land in Oregon under the U S Department procedures. It names registrants David trig Mabe and others, with location details How onts and Bikiler PF Cile, and sets a claim deadline of August 12. The registrar is T. Reilges, with instructions for claims before the stated date.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to be a historical legal or public notice. It mentions several place names and authorities such as Dougie County and Roseburg, with references to dates around August and August 1. The readable portion is enough to imply a formal register entry but lacks coherent events or actions.
A historical notice announces land sale actions across multiple regions including Delta and West counties with mentions of financial terms and deadlines. It names Wheeler of Caress Valley and Ed co and references dates around June and March for bidding and legal filings.
United States land office in Roseburg Oregon announces sworn statements for land in Section 5 T3S R1W and surrounding areas. Persons claiming timber land value must file before September 22 1902 with Register J T Bridges. Listed locals include Frank Hay and James S. Rare in Oregon.
Fragmented OCR summary lists individuals and locations connected to a court matter. It mentions Lasy Ornce, Hoste a Core, Mary 2 Beane, Nelles, WHT, Kreltter, Revelver, Adlice, Remtune, Onggun, and a set of witnesses and guardians connected to a cultivation case and related actions.
Public land notice from Roseburg Oregon dated May 2 announces a land entry for a parcel in Towington 318, range west, listing the claimant and heirs. The notice requests filings before the stated deadline and names Surveyor General officials and local officials involved in the process.
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